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Meet No.12 : November 2020 ～ December 2021 1009 Meet "Maiko" in Gion and Kyoto One Day Bus Tour Includes round trip bus fares, lunch, Keihan Train tickets, and Hankyuu Train tickets. N ※Any additional cost would be at your own expense. O ※Meeting time is 8：20 at Umeda, 8:25 at Nippombashi, 8：50 at Namba, and 9:05 at Kyoto station. T ※Bus will leave according to the schedule, and will not wait for late arrivals. I C ※Smoking is not allowed in the bus. Thank you for your cooperation. E ※Itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather, traffic conditions, etc. ※We recommend you to wear a comfortable shoes since this tour has a long walk in Gion area. Detailed Itinerary Umeda Nippombashi Namba Kyoto Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda 1F Lobby → In front of Tsurutontan restaurant → Namba OCAT 1F JR Kyoto station 8：20 Meet 8：30 Dep. 8：25 Meet 8：35 Dep. 8：50 Meet 9：00 Dep. 9：05 Meet 9：15 Dep. Keihan Train Meet Maiko , Lunch ( Chanko Nabe ) Fushimi Inari Taisha → Fushimi-Inari to Gion-Shijo → Gion ( Hanamikoji & Yasaka Shrine ) 10：00 ～ 11：00 11：17 Dep. 11：24 Arr. 11：35 ～ 14：50 Hankyuu Train Arashiyama Namba Nippombashi Umeda Kyoto Station Kawaramachi to Arashiyama → → → → 14：50 Dep. 15：07Arr. 15：10 ～ 16：50 18：30 ETA 18：45 ETA 19：15 ETA 17：40 ETA Meet Maiko Activity detail Maiko Performance Maiko Questionaire Corner Picture with Maiko Ozashiki Asobi Experience → → → 13:10 ～ 13:20 (10Mins) 13:20 ～ 13:35 (15Mins) 13:35 ～ 13:50 (15Mins) 13:50 ～ 14:10 (20Mins) ※Customers depart from Kyoto station will travel to Inari station by JR train with our Tour Guide. ※From Inari station to Fushimi-Inari-Taisha by walking and will be conducted by with our tour guide. (5 mins walking distance) ※Tour guide will accompany the customer along Keihan Train and Hankyuu Train. ※Customers who wish to be dropped off at Kyoto, the tour will end in the last sightseeing spot, Arashiyama. ※Guide will explain the route from the sightseeing spot to JR Saga Arashiyama. Customers will go back by themselves to JR Kyoto station. ※Guide will hand customers the train ticket from JR Saga Arashiyama to JR Kyoto station. (17 minutes train rides) << Points of Tour Interest >> Fushimi Inari Taisha Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine for some 30,000 Inari shrines across the country. It is especially famous for its seemingly endless vermilion torii (1,000 shrine gates). Since old days, Fushimi-Inari has been well-known as a guardian deity of agriculture. It is also famous for prosperity in business and family security. ※Admission : Free Gion Gion is well known for having Maiko (Geiko). The traditional town's street and side alleys that are lined with preserved machiya houses and Ochaya (tea houses). One of 3 biggest festivals in Japan, the 'Gion festival' is held by Yasaka Shrine. It is believed to ward off evil spirits, ensure good health and give prosperity in business. Many people come to pray to 'Okuninushi' (divine master) the god of match-making, for luck in love. Geiko (Geisha): A woman trained in the art of music, singing and dancing to entertain guests. Maiko: A Geiko apprentice. A younger woman or who is training in the arts. Arashiyama Arashiyama is notable for its view of cherry blossoms, Autumn leaves and the bridge "Togetsukyo", which spans across Katsura river and one of the landmark of Arashiyama. The most highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forest! It is a pleasantly cool 100m long walkway that begins from the side of the world heritage Tenryuji Temple. Meeting Points Maps Emergency Call center ※Emergency call center Toll-fee (data needed) Available 30 minutes before departure time to 18:30 JST .
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